Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is a luxurious French-style hotel conveniently located adjacent to Damansara City Mall. This year, Kwee Zeen, the hotel’s all-day dining Pan-Asian and French restaurant, aims to provide a comprehensive dining experience catering to various tastes with both familiar and unique flavors.
Upon entering Kwee Zeen, guests will find a diverse selection of culinary offerings, ranging from traditional Malay favorites to popular dishes from across Asia. Live cooking stations add an interactive element, allowing diners to witness the preparation of fresh dishes.
The dining area itself is spacious and elegant, designed to provide a comfortable and refined atmosphere for Iftar gatherings. The eatery’s decor features Parisian art, adding a touch of sophistication and creating a visually appealing environment.
7 Flavours of Malaysia
“Destinasi Rasa Serantau” will be the theme for Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s 2025 Ramadan buffet. This festive menu highlights the rich culinary diversity of Malaysia by featuring seven special dishes, each representing a distinct flavor profile from different states.
As the theme “7 Flavours of Malaysia” implies, the “Destinasi Rasa Serantau Buffet” aims to take diners on a culinary journey across the country. This year, the buffet menu has been expertly curated by Chef de Cuisine Mizan of Kwee Zeen.
Udang Galah Mask Diraja Pahang
Udang Galah Masak Diraja Pahang is a dish featuring freshwater prawns cooked in a spicy turmeric coconut sauce. Traditionally served at weddings and special occasions, especially during Ramadan, this dish is a delightful treat.
Prepared à la minute by Chef Mizan of Pahang, guests can enjoy it with two types of sauces: asam pedas and masak lemak.
In addition to udang galah, guests can choose from other seafood options, including prawns, mussels, and slipper lobsters.
Kambing Golek Nusantara Selangor
Kambing Golek Nusantara Selangor features whole lamb marinated with Asian herbs and spices, giving the meat an authentic and flavorful taste. Typically served with basmati rice and yogurt, this dish is a staple at weddings and special occasions, especially during Ramadan. Prepared by Chef Hadi of Selangor, the dish comes with condiments such as percik sauce and tzatziki sauce, enhancing the dining experience.
Nasi Briyani Sunquick Berlauk Johor
Chef Irwan of Johor presents his rendition of Nasi Briyani Sunquick Berlauk Johor, a rice dish that features tender beef shank. Beef shank is renowned for its intense, deep beef flavor, releasing a rich, savory essence after cooking.
The rice itself is remarkably light and easy on the mouth, complemented by a subtle citrus aroma that adds a refreshing dimension to the dish.
Asam Pedas Ekor Lembu Melaka
Asam Pedas Ekor Lembu Melaka, prepared by Chef Isma of Melaka, is a spicy oxtail stew featuring a pronounced sourness with a fiery spice. What makes this dish special is the refreshing tang that perfectly balances the oxtail’s richness.
The oxtail, slow-cooked to tenderness, yields tender, gelatinous meat that absorbs the flavorful broth.
Ketupat Sotong Gula Aren Kelantan
Chef Shah of Kelantan presents Ketupat Sotong Gula Aren Kelantan, a dish that exemplifies the sweeter tendencies of Kelantanese cuisine. True to this regional characteristic, the dish offers a delicate balance of textures and flavors.
The sotong (squid) maintains a satisfying chewiness and slight crunch, which is beautifully contrasted by the soft, yielding glutinous rice. This combination creates a unique and enjoyable culinary experience, showcasing the distinctive sweet notes of gula aren (palm sugar) alongside the savory elements of the seafood.
Mee Udang Harimau Penang
Malay prawn noodle is one of Malaysia’s all-time favorite dishes, featuring juicy tiger prawns, assorted noodles with condiments, and a thick, flavorful gravy. At this buffet, Chef Syafiq of Pulau Pinang presents his take on Mee Udang Harimau Penang.
Chef Syafiq’s version certainly lives up to expectations. The broth is immensely rich in taste and tasty to the last drop. Each bowl is served with large, succulent tiger prawns (udang harimau) and other seafood, including green-lipped mussels and black mussels, creating a truly luxurious noodle dish.
Kerabu Scallop & Oyster Goreng Perak
Chef Sofi of Perak introduces Kerabu Scallop & Oyster Goreng Perak, a distinctive variation on the classic kerabu. While scallops and oysters are not usually found in traditional kerabu, this creation is a noteworthy addition to the buffet. The pink bunga kantan (torch ginger) not only garnishes the plate but also contributes a fragrant and subtly tangy element.
Festive Delights
Beyond the seven specialties highlighted in the “7 Flavours of Malaysia” theme, the buffet also features Malay classics, the quintessential dishes that people anticipate and long for during every Ramadan.
Malay Classics
Signature Hot Pot Soup
Goreng-Goreng
Appetizers
Satay are served alongside a rich and flavorful peanut sauce, offering a delightful combination of savory and nutty notes.
To complement the ulam-ulaman, guests can enjoy a diverse selection of sambal available at the buffet. These include sambal gesek jawa, sambal tempoyak daun kesum, sambal totok, sambal goreng garing, sambal hijau, sambal tumbuk petai, sambal hitam nyiru belimbing buluh, and sambal putih muda.
A variety of assorted crackers, including prawn, fish, onion, vegetable, and melinjau, are available to add a crispy and flavorful element to the meal.
Notable kerabu selections, such as Acar Rampai and Kerabu Ayam Bakar, each offer a unique combination of flavors and textures.
A refreshing and protein-rich mix is presented in Kerabu Scallop & Oyster Goreng, Kerabu Daging Bakar, and Kerabu Telur Puyuh.
Gado-gado is a vibrant Indonesian salad featuring a medley of boiled and fresh vegetables, tofu, tempeh, and eggs, all dressed in a rich, peanut-based sauce.
Try also Rojak Buah, a refreshing Malaysian fruit salad with fresh fruits, fried bean curd puffs, crispy crackers, served with thick, flavorful rojak sauce.
Seafood on Ice
At the Seafood on Ice station, a prawn-shaped ice sculpture serves as a centerpiece, displaying the chilled seafood offerings.
A selection of dipping sauces, including lemon dressing, cocktail dressing, honey mustard dressing, curry dressing, chili dressing, and mignonette, accompanies the Seafood on Ice offerings.
Regional Cuisines
The buffet also features a diverse array of Regional Cuisines, encompassing numerous dishes from Chinese, Indian, Western, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Arabic culinary traditions.
Chinese Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Western Cuisine
Vietnamese Cuisine
The taste of Signature Chef Faiz’s Vietnamese rolls is a delightful symphony of flavors. The rolls are filled with succulent prawns and slipper lobsters, providing a tender and sweet seafood taste.
A blend of fresh crunch and delicate chew, enhanced by a tangy-sweet sauce, making each bite a harmonious blend of freshness and richness.
Japanese Cuisine
Speaking of rolls, a variety of maki (rolled) sushi is offered this evening for Japanese food lovers.
Arabic Cuisine
Tender chicken shawarma, shaved from a vertical rotisserie, is served in warm bread with crunchy vegetables and a selection of flavorful sauces.
Warung-Warung
Don’t miss the action stalls just outside the restaurant! These vibrant Warung-Warung (street food stalls) showcase a variety of local dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors.
Warung Bakar-Bakar
Warung Tumis-Tumis
For an elevated experience, request premium ingredients like mussels and prawns, which add succulent textures and rich seafood flavors.
Warung Pasta
Enjoy freshly prepared pasta at our à la minute pasta station, where several types of pasta are available.
Choose your preferred sauce: carbonara or marinara, or request for aglio olio-style pasta to suit your taste.
Warung Apam Balik
Warung Apam Balik serves delicious apam balik and crêpes.
For an extra treat, you can request a durian filling too.
Warung Durian
Warung Durian is included in the price of the buffet, offering this year’s durian cultivars: D24 and kampung durians.
Other fruits available here include mangoes and mangosteens.
Desserts
The sweet finale offers a cultural tapestry of treats, from the distinct taste of durian desserts to the familiar comfort of local kuih-muih, the elegance of pastries, the exotic sweetness of Arabic desserts, and a wealth of other delightful creations.
Discover a delightful array of dates, each with its own unique flavor and texture, sourced from diverse regions across the world.
Beverages
Enjoy the comforting flavors of freshly brewed teh tarik and Nescafe tarik, expertly prepared.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of traditional ‘air balang’ drinks, freshly served, featuring soy milk, air bandung, calamansi with asam boi, air jagung, and air tebu.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed mango juice, the bright citrus burst of orange juice, and the subtly sweet, tropical notes of pink guava juice.
Make Your Reservations Now
Don’t miss the ‘Destinasi Rasa Serantau’ Buffet at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, a limited-time culinary event from March 1st to 30th, 2025. Secure your table before February 28th, 2025, with promo code DRSKZ30 and save 30%.
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Destinasi Rasa Serantau Buffet
1 – 30 March 2025
Adults RM 228 +
Child (between 7 - 11 years old) RM 114 +
Early Bird Offer
Enjoy 30% off with confirmed bookings before 28 February 2025.
Use the Promo Code: DRSKZ30
For more information, kindly contact Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara directly via WhatsApp, Email or visit the official website.
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